Transhumanism

[Broken Boy]

I'm all for it if they can fix my back. I say what ever people want to do with their bodies is their choice. Who is anyone else to judge.

 

[lawrie001]

Biology will always out compete mechanics and cybernetics in my view, the human brain is far more complex and powerful then any super computer ever made, biology is adaptive and far more mallable then cybernetics. Which is why if modding the human body comes around it will be by genetics rather then augmentation by bionic components. But to be honest why change what we are? Evolution has created us this way so why change what fundamentally makes us, us. Changing a defective gene is fine but make it that a human has a 3rd arm or something like that is stupid.

 

[Squeaky]

Wouldnt mind a new back, neck, knees and my right ankle as iv kinda screwed all those joints but id never mess with my brain or nervous system.

Replacing your back and neck would most likely require MASSIVE modification to your central nervous system.

I ment more numbing or inhancing it behond the average human i dont want to be super human, just beable to bend would be nice.

To fix those issues, you'd have to replace parts of your spine, which in turn would most likely require patch work to be done on your spinal cord, if not entire sectional replacements (Which they have in today's medicine, in a crude sort of way).

Its a very tough place to work on.

Yeh il wait a bit till it becomes a standard surgery or sounds less likley to go wrong.

 

[DefunctTheory]

Wouldnt mind a new back, neck, knees and my right ankle as iv kinda screwed all those joints but id never mess with my brain or nervous system.

Replacing your back and neck would most likely require MASSIVE modification to your central nervous system.

I ment more numbing or inhancing it behond the average human i dont want to be super human, just beable to bend would be nice.

To fix those issues, you'd have to replace parts of your spine, which in turn would most likely require patch work to be done on your spinal cord, if not entire sectional replacements (Which they have in today's medicine, in a crude sort of way).

Its a very tough place to work on.

Yeh il wait a bit till it becomes a standard surgery or sounds less likley to go wrong.

Why not just go through spinal fusion on your back? It'll probably even relieve a lot of your neck pain.

 

[Squeaky]

Wouldnt mind a new back, neck, knees and my right ankle as iv kinda screwed all those joints but id never mess with my brain or nervous system.

Replacing your back and neck would most likely require MASSIVE modification to your central nervous system.

I ment more numbing or inhancing it behond the average human i dont want to be super human, just beable to bend would be nice.

To fix those issues, you'd have to replace parts of your spine, which in turn would most likely require patch work to be done on your spinal cord, if not entire sectional replacements (Which they have in today's medicine, in a crude sort of way).

Its a very tough place to work on.

Yeh il wait a bit till it becomes a standard surgery or sounds less likley to go wrong.

Why not just go through spinal fusion on your back? It'll probably even relieve a lot of your neck pain.

Will sound very childish but i hate doctors and id rather have the pain than go though surgeory.

 

[Realitycrash]

In the past few days, i've encountered a few topics about transhumanism. I'm talking about human enhancement, augmentations, cybernetic implants, mechanical limbs, and so on.

Here is an article about how the EU confronts this issue through a program called Technolife.
http://singularityhub.com/2010/09/28/eu-confronts-transhumanism-with-technolife-project-video/

But what i want to ask is: what do you think about it? How do you see the future from this point of view?

Ever heard of body-ascension? It's pretty much the same as Transhumanism, mostly concerned with scarring, branding, piercings, tattoos, but also thinks like the "lizard-skin" some people have adapted to them (through surgery) or fitting spikes underneath their skin as "hair" on the head.
If we had cybernetic technology, very close to how it looks in cyberpunk, or Splicing (altering your genes to grow new body-functions), I would do it.

 

[DefunctTheory]

Wouldnt mind a new back, neck, knees and my right ankle as iv kinda screwed all those joints but id never mess with my brain or nervous system.

Replacing your back and neck would most likely require MASSIVE modification to your central nervous system.

I ment more numbing or inhancing it behond the average human i dont want to be super human, just beable to bend would be nice.

To fix those issues, you'd have to replace parts of your spine, which in turn would most likely require patch work to be done on your spinal cord, if not entire sectional replacements (Which they have in today's medicine, in a crude sort of way).

Its a very tough place to work on.

Yeh il wait a bit till it becomes a standard surgery or sounds less likley to go wrong.

Why not just go through spinal fusion on your back? It'll probably even relieve a lot of your neck pain.

Will sound very childish but i hate doctors and id rather have the pain than go though surgeory.

Your going to have a problem getting a cyber spine if you hate Doctors, guy.

Honestly, I'd get that shit taken care of now, before you end up with a degenerative spinal condition like me.

 

[Chani07]

In the past few days, i've encountered a few topics about transhumanism. I'm talking about human enhancement, augmentations, cybernetic implants, mechanical limbs, and so on.

Here is an article about how the EU confronts this issue through a program called Technolife.
http://singularityhub.com/2010/09/28/eu-confronts-transhumanism-with-technolife-project-video/

But what i want to ask is: what do you think about it? How do you see the future from this point of view?

Ever heard of body-ascension? It's pretty much the same as Transhumanism, mostly concerned with scarring, branding, piercings, tattoos, but also thinks like the "lizard-skin" some people have adapted to them (through surgery) or fitting spikes underneath their skin as "hair" on the head.
If we had cybernetic technology, very close to how it looks in cyberpunk, or Splicing (altering your genes to grow new body-functions), I would do it.

Yeah, i've heard of it and seen pics and a documentary as well. I have the same opinion about it as i have about transhumanism: people can do whatever they like with their bodies. If they don't survive it (in any way), tough luck. And yes, up to a point, i believe in the survival of the fittest. But only up to a point.

 

[Chani07]

If I could replace my tendons with something synthetic with minimal repercussions, I would do it. I'm all for transhumanism.

Yeah, i have the same thoughts. I have had lots of problems for 10 years now. And even when they seem healthy, something happens and they hurt and swallow. So those i would replace.
But i am skeptical about other things related to transhumanism.

 

[Squeaky]

Wouldnt mind a new back, neck, knees and my right ankle as iv kinda screwed all those joints but id never mess with my brain or nervous system.

Replacing your back and neck would most likely require MASSIVE modification to your central nervous system.

I ment more numbing or inhancing it behond the average human i dont want to be super human, just beable to bend would be nice.

To fix those issues, you'd have to replace parts of your spine, which in turn would most likely require patch work to be done on your spinal cord, if not entire sectional replacements (Which they have in today's medicine, in a crude sort of way).


.

Yeh il wait a bit till it becomes a standard surgery or sounds less likley to go wrong.

Why not just go through spinal fusion on your back? It'll probably even relieve a lot of your neck pain.

Will sound very childish but i hate doctors and id rather have the pain than go though surgeory.

Your going to have a problem getting a cyber spine if you hate Doctors, guy.

Honestly, I'd get that shit taken care of now, before you end up with a degenerative spinal condition like me.

Do you have trouble moving or is the pain unbarable so you use a wheel chair, Iv had this back for around 4 years now i cant see it getting worse but iam not a Do you have trouble moving or is the pain unbarable so you use a wheel chair, Iv had this back for around 4 years now i cant see it getting worse but iam not a chiropractor nor have that much knowlegde about the skeletal system other than the names of bones.

 

[Realitycrash]

In the past few days, i've encountered a few topics about transhumanism. I'm talking about human enhancement, augmentations, cybernetic implants, mechanical limbs, and so on.

Here is an article about how the EU confronts this issue through a program called Technolife.
http://singularityhub.com/2010/09/28/eu-confronts-transhumanism-with-technolife-project-video/

But what i want to ask is: what do you think about it? How do you see the future from this point of view?

Ever heard of body-ascension? It's pretty much the same as Transhumanism, mostly concerned with scarring, branding, piercings, tattoos, but also thinks like the "lizard-skin" some people have adapted to them (through surgery) or fitting spikes underneath their skin as "hair" on the head.
If we had cybernetic technology, very close to how it looks in cyberpunk, or Splicing (altering your genes to grow new body-functions), I would do it.

Yeah, i've heard of it and seen pics and a documentary as well. I have the same opinion about it as i have about transhumanism: people can do whatever they like with their bodies. If they don't survive it (in any way), tough luck. And yes, up to a point, i believe in the survival of the fittest. But only up to a point.

Not about Darwinism, more about trying to become more than you are, in as many ways as possible. There are mental components to it as well. I study philosophy, for instance.
Most forms of body-ascension don't affect your way to function in any way (an exception might the people with lizard-tongues, which affects your sense of taste I would imagine).

 

[Kenko]

If I can replace limbs or joints for cybernetics and shit. Yes, if I can afford it. My left knee's shit and its pissing me off.

 

[Atmos Duality]

We've had plenty of time to determine the effects of excess in any aspect (mind alteration); why not cyber-tech too (body alteration)?

Though I admit when I first saw the title, I was thinking "Oh no, the furries are coming".

 

[Thaluikhain]

Though I admit when I first saw the title, I was thinking "Oh no, the furries are coming".

Yeah...though, there's not much difference, is there? I mean, lots of furries have had braces to change the shape of their teeth as kids, or stuck crystalline lenses onto their faces to improve their eyesight or protect themselves from excessive light.

Some of them even aren't content with their own skin, and put artificial skins made of woven plant fibre on top.

...

Seriously though, I don't see the problem. The whole point of technology is to extend the influence of the human body, this is no different other than seeming novel at the moment.

 

[Togs]

Id rather stay human thank you very much.

 

[Atmos Duality]

Yeah...though, there's not much difference, is there? I mean, lots of furries have had braces to change the shape of their teeth as kids, or stuck crystalline lenses onto their faces to improve their eyesight or protect themselves from excessive light.

Some of them even aren't content with their own skin, and put artificial skins made of woven plant fibre on top.

Funny. Those furries all seemed so...human at the time.
If you excuse me, I have to get back to my personal hell of living as the Omega Man.

 

[Thaluikhain]

Yeah...though, there's not much difference, is there? I mean, lots of furries have had braces to change the shape of their teeth as kids, or stuck crystalline lenses onto their faces to improve their eyesight or protect themselves from excessive light.

Some of them even aren't content with their own skin, and put artificial skins made of woven plant fibre on top.

Funny. Those furries all seemed so...human at the time.
If you excuse me, I have to get back to my personal hell of living as the Omega Man.

As long as you don't end up as Will Smith in I am Legend. Gah...

 

[thethingthatlurks]

I was considering laser eye surgery for a while, until I figured out that I would need to rob approximately 25 convenience stores to come up with enough money. Still, I love the idea of it. I love how we as a species can modify our bodies, to correct flaws, or even have a sex change. I'm an avid transhumanist, and I would download whatever you wish to call the contents of my brain into a machine without a moment of hesitation.
Yet, I fear humanity is doomed. We like to think of ourselves as the dominant species, yet we do not direct our evolution towards even greater perfection. We are still limited by our most basic instincts, hence we produce more offspring than our environment can support, all the while medical advancements increase our lifespans (ie overpopulation and world hunger). We continue to let the alpha male rule instead of the smartest. We have environmental crises that are hardly addressed, because of our inherent disinclination towards cooperation with other tribes/nations/people. We still fight wars out of petty ideological differences. Religion still exists. We rely on finite resources for our economies.
At the same time, the collective knowledge of humanity grows exponentially. We have been to the moon, probes are at the edge of our solar system, we have glanced inside the atom, and inside things that make up the atom, we are developing fusion reactors, we have a world wide communication system, and we have supercomputers that can do calculations that would have been impossible a mere 20 years ago.
What I'm trying to say here is this: transhumanism is a literal term for me. I wish to transcend all the limitations of our species, our instincts, our pitifully limited intellect, our weak senses, our mortality. I truly do see it in this order. Instincts, then intellect, then sensory augmentation, then immortality. Ultimately we will have to do this, as a species, to ward off extinction. Overcome the self, then behold a universe of opportunities.
(man, I read too much Nietzsche...)

 

[GeorgW]

As the first prototype of the new race, I say to you: Obey us or be desroyed!
Thank you.